The board of the Sewanee Civic Association has set a goal of $101,000 for this year’s Community Chest campaign. The Sewanee Community Chest received $128,950 in requests this year.
In setting the goal for the Community Chest, the Sewanee Civic Board and active membership approved funding for 27 organizations and initiatives in Sewanee and surrounding communities, assuming the full goal amount is met. They hope to reach goal by February 2015.
The Sewanee Community Chest has raised tens of thousands of dollars each year for local groups that serve the common good. This money is used for ongoing, annual funding for many area organizations, not just one-time grants.
Marilyn and Tom Phelps of Sewanee are the Community Chest stewards this year.
Since 1908, the Sewanee Community Chest has helped to serve its fellow community members and keep the community strong and vital. Because of Sewanee’s non-incorporated status, the community has often raised money for municipal improvements. Through these efforts, the community has funded many worthwhile endeavors, such as building parks and the elementary school, helping to complete Alto Road, funding a state highway to the Marion County line and underwriting blueprints for the stone gates.
“We are thankful we can continue to support the community,” said Kiki Beavers, president of the Civic Association.
Donations to the Community Chest are accepted any time at P.O. Box 99, Sewanee, TN 37375. It is a 501(c)(3) organization.
[Editor’s note: The Sewanee Mountain Messenger was established in 1985 in part with a major contribution from the Sewanee Community Chest and continues to receive funding from it today.—LW]
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